Paradise 2 at Kapalai Island is a versatile site featuring a mix of artificial reef, natural reef, and muck diving environments. Accessible via shore entry, the site is suitable for beginners with depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres and an average of 12 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility typically between 12 and 15 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 29 and 30C throughout the year. Night diving is available at this location. Facilities include air fills, equipment rental, a dive shop, showers, toilets, gear storage, and a cafe. Be aware of sharp coral when navigating the area.

Smart House Reef is an artificial reef located off Sipadan Island, Malaysia. This shore-entry site is suitable for beginners, offering depths ranging from 6 to 20 metres with an average depth of 13 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility around 10 metres. The site is well-equipped with facilities including parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. Equipment rental, air fills, and guided tours are available on-site, alongside a cafe and gear storage. Night diving is permitted at this location. The site has been documented through dive records spanning from 2012 to 2019.

Spotted Ray Channel is a sandy channel located on the southwest side of the reef at Kapalai Island. This site features a mix of reef and muck environments, with sparse coral cover and a white sand bottom that serves as a corridor for marine life. Divers typically explore depths between 5 and 20 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessed by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to mild currents. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 35 metres. Species recorded around this area include ornate ghostpipefish, giant frogfish, emperor angelfish, Napoleon wrasse, warty anglerfish, peacock mantis shrimp, flamboyant cuttlefish, various nudibranchs, harlequin sweetlips, Indian lionfish, bluespotted fantail rays, clown triggerfish, and giant moray.

Gurnard Point is a reef and artificial reef site located near the southern Police Jetty at Kapalai Island. This shallow area ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth and is suitable for beginners. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility typically between 15 and 30 metres. The site features a sandy bottom, which is accessible via both shore and boat entries. Water temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, ranging from 29 to 30 degrees Celsius. The site is also suitable for snorkelling, with a rating of 3 out of 5.

Mid Reef, located south of Mandarin Valley off Kapalai Island, is a reef site characterised by large coral bommies. These structures rise from a 15-metre sandy bottom to within 3 metres of the surface. The site is accessible by boat and is suited for advanced divers due to the presence of strong currents. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 35 metres, with water temperatures consistently between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius. Night diving is available at this location. Divers should be aware of stonefish and the potential for strong currents during their visit. The site is also suitable for snorkelling, with a rating of 4 out of 5.

Siu Siu Point is a reef site located on the western tip of the Ligitan Reef near Mabul Island. This drift dive site features natural coral growth, including table corals and anemone fields. Divers and snorkellers can expect depths ranging from 2 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 10 and 15 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 29 and 30C throughout the year. Access is by boat only. Hazards include sharp coral and stonefish. Species recorded around this area include Napoleon Wrasse, Warty Anglerfish, Emperor Angelfish, Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Ornate Ghostpipefish, Giant Frogfish, Flamboyant Cuttlefish, Chromodoris Nudibranch, Coral Grouper, Bluefaced Angelfish, Regal Angelfish, Day Octopus, Giant Moray, and Yellow-edged Moray.

Mandarin Valley is a shallow sloping site located on the northern edge of the reef at Kapalai Island. The topography consists of a mix of sandy patches and coral rubble, providing a habitat suitable for macro photography. Divers and snorkellers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 20 metres. The site experiences mild currents and visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 29 and 30C throughout the year. Access is available via both shore and boat entries. This site is suitable for beginners and supports night diving. Hazards include sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.

Kapalai Island is a sandbar site featuring a reef and artificial reef structures located in the Semporna region of Malaysia. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres and an average depth of 15 metres. Divers and snorkellers access the site by boat. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility fluctuating between 5 and 30 metres and water temperatures consistently between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius. The site supports night diving and offers facilities including a dive shop, air fills, and equipment rental. Be aware of sharp coral when navigating the area. Typical dives last approximately 50 minutes.